(Hons) Food and Drink Science and Technology University of Lincoln

Overview

University of Lincoln's (Hons) Food and Drink Science and Technology  offers a balanced blend of theoretical understanding and practical skills necessary for managing complex, multi-disciplinary teams.

The programme aims to establish the knowledge and support the development of the skills and behaviours necessary to fulfil a management role in food and drink technical and quality operations, or product development, with pathways in technical, product development, seafood operations, or agri-produce.

Key areas of study include legislation and regulation in the food and drink industry, supply chain security, new product design, process parameters and control, project management, incident investigation and management, leadership skills, critical evaluation/analysis, and stakeholder management.

Key Facts

This programme is taught through blended part-time distance learning and three study blocks per year at the University of Lincoln's National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM) based in Holbeach.

Distance learning is achieved through the delivery of engaging digitally-enhanced learning materials produced by experienced research-led academic and support staff. In addition, module seminars and tutorials are typically planned to give students the opportunity to apply, investigate, assimilate and evaluate issues around the core lecture topics.

Practical sessions, where applicable, for experimentation and/or illustration of principles, practices and techniques are timetabled for the appropriate modules and typically delivered through student attendance at campus during the study weeks.

For the science-based modules these practical sessions usually take place in fully supported research laboratories where there is full technician support for timetabled activities and for students' project works.